Mental Health Services
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Anglicare Victoria provides mental health support services which are recovery focused and aim to reconnect people with their community. With consultation from specialist case workers and peer support workers, they offer practical and rehabilitative support including; assistance with managing everyday tasks, help connecting individuals with other services including drug & alcohol, housing and medical and assistance in vocational, educational, employment and health pursuits.
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75 Army Rd, Pakenham VIC, Australia
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
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Self referral via telephone
Eligibility requirement
Young people aged 10 to 23 and their families
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The Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria (ADAVIC) provides support, information and resources to individuals suffering from or affected by anxiety, depression, and related mental health issues.
The service is provided by ADAVIC Volunteers, many are studying psychology, counselling, or social work, or have had their own lived experiences with anxiety and depression and provides:
Phone and email support,
Weekly online support groups via Zoom
Information sessions, seminars and workshops for the wider community.
Professional development training sessions for professionals and students,
Referrals to therapists specializing in anxiety and depression are also available.
The service is provided by ADAVIC Volunteers, many are studying psychology, counselling, or social work, or have had their own lived experiences with anxiety and depression and provides:
Phone and email support,
Weekly online support groups via Zoom
Information sessions, seminars and workshops for the wider community.
Professional development training sessions for professionals and students,
Referrals to therapists specializing in anxiety and depression are also available.
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Facebook support is available from 9am to 9om weekdays and 12noon to 6pm weekends
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Non-standard operating hours
Wednesday to Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm. Facebook support is available after hours
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self referral via phone, email and Facebook
Eligibility requirement
For issues including anxiety, depression, stress, worry, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders and other related mental health issues.
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The Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria is a Statewide specialist mental health organisation providing support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders. We aim to support and equip people with knowledge and skills that will build resilience and recovery and reduce the impact of anxiety disorders.
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03 9108 7383 (Direct Helpline)
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292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills
Non-standard operating hours
Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Online telephone support only
Service Areas in the South East
City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral
Eligibility requirement
Those with anxiety disorders including families, carers and mental health care providers.
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Australian Childhood Trauma Group provides therapeutic support for children, adults and families experiencing mental health issues and disability. ACT Group can provide therapy for children, young people and adults, using a variety of modalities. Assessments include holistic biopsychosocial, mental health, cognitive and learning, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments. Carer support and training, as well as secondary consultations with family members and network professionals can also be provided. ACT Group’s focus is on outcomes for their clients, using researched-based theory to underpin their practice. Their approach is strengths-based, collaborative and systemic, working with the family network to build capacity and resilience. Most services are able to be facilitated remotely via telehealth services.
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3 St David St, Fitzroy & remote services available.
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Call or fill out online referral form https://theactgroup.com.au/referral-form-for-services/
Eligibility requirement
None. Medicare rebated services require Mental Health Care Plan from GP – with up to 20 rebated sessions available.
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Beyond Blue is a national independent, not-for-profit organisation providing information and advice for people experiencing depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.
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24/7 Support Provided
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Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral, online email form: https://online.beyondblue.org.au/email/#/send
Eligibility requirement
Any individual seeking support or advice for mental health problems.
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Red Cross provides mental health support services and programs such as social connectedness and recovering from a mental illness. The services promote the participation of people with a mental illness in the community and support the well-being of young people, programs include; Personal Helpers and Mentors program, Mates – expanding social networks, Bridges – strengthening connections, Housing Support, Practical Support- helping new Mum’s, Carers Respite and various programs for young people.These programs come in the form of home visits, social outings, group activities, peer support and social phone calls.
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Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
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Telephone referral or online referral via https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services/companionship-social-support
Eligibility requirement
Elderly, Disabled and Young people. For those who are not in regular contact with other people. Older people living alone and with few social connections, people with a disability or recovering from a mental illness. Services available through both NDIS and My Aged Care.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Community is a grassroots, peer led, independent not for profit organization dedicated to providing a voice for all members of the BPD community in Victoria.
BPD Community exists to help ease the sense of isolation and replace it with a supportive community of like minded people who understand the challenges of BPD. It replaces the stigma and discrimination that exists with hope and optimism. Education for clinicians and people working with people with BPD and their families is also available.
BPD Community exists to help ease the sense of isolation and replace it with a supportive community of like minded people who understand the challenges of BPD. It replaces the stigma and discrimination that exists with hope and optimism. Education for clinicians and people working with people with BPD and their families is also available.
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Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire, Online
Referral Type
Telphone for self referral or join online via : https://www.bpdcommunity.com.au/how-to-join-in/how-to-join
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Provides education and support services for those living with borderline personality disordes, for individuals, family members and clinicians
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DDACL _ Bunurong Aboriginal Health Services provide Mental health and other Primary Health and Allied Health Services for those who feel isolated, lonely, sad, helpless, or not like their normal self. Services are friendly, culturally sensitive, private and confidential. The service has first-hand knowledge of issues affecting the local Aboriginal community and they take a flexible, culturally sensitive approach to all services and programs. They ensure all of their programs and service responses have a strong cultural component and they strive to remain accessible to their community.
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Bunurong Health Service 3 Carroll Avenue, Dandenong, 3175
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong
Referral Type
Self referral by phone or online email referral
Eligibility requirement
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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EACH offer individualised support and recovery-oriented options in youth services, general counselling and NDIS that create hope, new skills and opportunities for people living with or at risk of developing mental illness. They also support families and carers.
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5/66 Victor Crescent< Narre Warren, 3805
Non-standard operating hours
Services available Monday to Friday via appointment only. A limited number of after hours appointments may be available.
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self referral Call 1300 00 EACH (1300 00 3224) for information about any of the services, or complete the form on the website
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Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS) provides free face to face counselling)/treatment and family therapy at Monash Children’s Hospital. It enables young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health problems to get help. They provide a multidisciplinary team approach for emotional, behavioural, physical, psychological, and relationship challenges.
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Psychiatric triage is available 24/7 on 1300 369 012
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Services located at Berwick, Clayton, Dandenong and Frankston
Non-standard operating hours
24/7 triage available
Referral Type
Self referral – call the 24/7 triage number provided
Eligibility requirement
Child and Youth (0-18) with emotional, behavioural and/or mental health problems and their families.